KOM123 Smiling Assassin
1,164 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Does anyone know if a Squareback can be fitted for towing and if a 1500 could pull 400kgs?
Type 3 towing question
Notchbacktastic Seriously Crusin Dubber
169 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
It should take that easy, unless your 1500 is as worn as my 1600, then not as easy.
Are you planning to fill the Squareback up to the headliner as well?
Are you planning to fill the Squareback up to the headliner as well?
Crazy George flogged out;)
1,051 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
here if needed? off a late wagon....
[Edited on 23-4-2004 by Crazy George]
[Edited on 23-4-2004 by Crazy George]
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KOM123 Smiling Assassin
1,164 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Doh! Just realised I posted this in Buying and Selling by mistake, can one of the Admins please move it into Tech Talk please.
shiftyvw Wolfsburg Wizard
523 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
My squareback came with a towbar I pulled off it if anyone is looking for one too.
vwombat Hey Ho - Lets GO!
1,218 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Saw a 1600 SB on Tamborine Mountain with one yesterday. It had been rear ended pretty badly tho'. You're not gonna be doing your 1500 any favours with 400 Kg's, but it should do it!
bus914 Custom Title Time!
1,230 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
If you want a tow bar, drop by and take it, I was going to throw it out.
As for 400kg, it shouldn’t be a problem. It’s within legal limits (less than half the towing vehicle’s weight)
I have towed more with my type 3 (very slowly and carefully).
Maybe get higher octane fuel and drive in lower gear at lower speed.
As for 400kg, it shouldn’t be a problem. It’s within legal limits (less than half the towing vehicle’s weight)
I have towed more with my type 3 (very slowly and carefully).
Maybe get higher octane fuel and drive in lower gear at lower speed.
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder
3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Ok here are all the specs on the type 3 for you...
Max Towball weight
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 40kg
Trailer with brakes
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 650kg
Trailer without Brakes
Sedan - 465 kg
Wagon - 490kg
Caravans or Boat Trailers
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 800kg ( larger than trailer due to known COG and weight layout )
Roof Loads
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 75kg
Carry Capacity
Sedan - 400kg
Wagon 375 kg Class - 375 kg
Wagon 465 kg Class - 465 kg
All information from Type 3 Handbook Printed in West Geramntt 8 / 69
Max Towball weight
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 40kg
Trailer with brakes
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 650kg
Trailer without Brakes
Sedan - 465 kg
Wagon - 490kg
Caravans or Boat Trailers
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 800kg ( larger than trailer due to known COG and weight layout )
Roof Loads
All variants ( sedan/notch/wagon) - 75kg
Carry Capacity
Sedan - 400kg
Wagon 375 kg Class - 375 kg
Wagon 465 kg Class - 465 kg
All information from Type 3 Handbook Printed in West Geramntt 8 / 69